Should You DIY Your Truck Repair?

Semi-trucks are a serious investment, as well as an important part of many people’s livelihoods, and a majority of truck owners want to keep their models in the best condition possible. However, professional semi-truck repair or service isn’t always cheap, leading many truck owners to attempt to complete the job themselves. While a DIY truck service isn’t the end of the world, it can cause some unnecessary risk. To learn when it’s alright to take your truck’s maintenance into your own hands, and when it’s best to see a professional, check out our helpful advice below. 

When to DIY a Truck Repair 

Because semi-trucks take on a lot of wear and tear, they tend to need a lot of repairs and general upkeep over the years. To save yourself some cash, and quite a bit of time sitting at the body shop, you may be tempted to DIY some of your truck’s more general maintenance or simple repairs. While this is okay a majority of the time, you’ll want to proceed with caution. Oftentimes, a very simple service completed by an amateur can lead to some hefty repair bills due to small mistakes or accidents. Before you decide to pop the hood and get to work, be sure to do some thorough research on the task at hand. If you’re missing a majority of the tools needed for the job, or find yourself unfamiliar with many of the mentioned parts or components, you’re likely better off visiting a nearby body shop or repair center. 

When to Visit a Truck Body Shop 

Unless you’re extremely familiar with semi-truck maintenance and parts, we typically recommend visiting a professional mechanic to complete the majority of your truck’s repairs and maintenance services. While more expensive than DIY repairs, professional service is often of a much higher quality than at-home maintenance jobs. As a result, you won’t have to visit your local body shop as often, and your truck will likely exhibit better overall performance. It’s also important to remember that semi-trucks are much more complicated than your average commuter vehicle, meaning it will take much more time, effort, and expertise to complete even simple semi-truck maintenance services. 

Looking for a high-quality semi-truck body shop to entrust with your rig’s more complicated maintenance tasks? Then be sure to visit us here at Empire Truck Sales and take advantage of our amazing on-site repair center. We have a number of convenient locations across the states of Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida, and employ only the best truck technicians and mechanics at all 13 of our dealerships.